International exchange event in Osaka | Make foreign friends, beginners welcome, solo participants welcome | "International exchange event in Osaka where you can make foreign friends | Beginners welcome"
I am interested in studying abroad or working holidays.
I want to interact in a safe and secure environment.
You can participate with peace of mind.
Women-only event
Most participants are first-timers.
Our staff will provide full support.
There is no unreasonable solicitation
Event Details
This is a friendly, intimate international exchange event where you can interact with a small group of people at your own pace.
Even if you're not good at English, that's okay. You can enjoy natural conversation.
"My world expands." "It broadens my horizons." "You can improve yourself." "I can improve my skills." "You can discover a new you." "Your intellect and sensibility will be sharpened." "We can grow together."
Our organization is mainly based in Osaka and independently organizes the following international exchange events, primarily for students (junior high school, high school, university, vocational school, and international students).
International exchange activities
Language Exchange Activities
Student Support Activities
International exchange and women's support activities
Intercultural exchange activities
International mutual understanding activities
Girls Only International Meetup
SPARK
your future
✨ Little by little from here, 💖
Getting closer to the person you want to be
There's no need to rush.
There's no need to compare.
At your own pace
We are definitely moving forward.
You who are working hard towards your dreams,
That alone makes it sparkle ✨
Your future,
May it shine gently and warmly. ⭐
S – Self-esteem
I can love myself even more ♡
Gentle international exchange where you can be yourself
P – Possibility
"I want to try it!" leads to the future ✨
A place to support you as you pursue your dreams and goals.
A – Action
Just taking one step forward might change your world ♡
An opportunity to grow while having fun and gaining experience
R – Relationship
Country and language don't matter ♡
A place where everyone can get along and connect in a warm atmosphere.
K – Knowledge (Learning)
New discoveries beyond textbooks! ✨
A wealth of knowledge gained from real-life experiences.
Language / Abroad / Friendship / Growth
Conversation flows easily, and your world expands. 💗
New encounters can change your future. 🎀
The first step into the world.
The NPO International Friendship Club is a non-profit organization that has been approved by the city of Osaka, and is not a religious or political organization, profit-making corporation, or profit-making organization. Naturally, we do not engage in religious solicitation activities or sales (multi-level marketing, network marketing, pyramid marketing, fraud, or other illegal activities). We were certified on November 10, 20 with the purpose of promoting international exchange activities for people in their teens and twenties, mainly young students, and children (mothers and children), exchanges between foreigners and Japanese, and activities to promote the healthy development of young people.
🌎 For those who will live in the world of the future ✨
The world is big, but there are no walls
Our organization is registered with the Cabinet Office, so unlike other voluntary organizations, if you "participate in our events" or "help out as a volunteer staff member," we will issue you a free "Volunteer Activity Certificate," which is an official document that can be submitted to educational institutions.
There is a city called "Osaka" where you can learn about the world.
Speaking, Communicating, Resonating
We are a non-profit organization that conducts international exchange activities for young people. We focus on teenagers and people in their teens and twenties, and independently develop original international exchange activities that other student groups cannot do. In addition, the participation fee is free for high school students (female only) and younger, creating an atmosphere that makes it easy to participate.
Dreams + Learning = Possibilities
Understand Japan and change the world
Currently, many foreign residents live in Osaka City, and even more people have roots in foreign countries. We are developing international exchange activities with the aim of creating a society where these people and Japanese people can understand each other. Our target demographic is people in their teens and twenties, and through international events for the younger generation who will carry the future of Japan, we support, encourage, and assist young people who are working hard toward their "future dreams" and "individual goals," and we are independently developing international exchange activities with the aim of helping each other grow and improve their skills.
We are based in Osaka and primarily cater to people who are (literally) interested in international exchange, people studying foreign languages, or who make friends with foreigners living in Osaka to engage in language exchanges, meet people from different cultures and countries to deepen mutual understanding, and even Japanese people can exchange information and deepen friendships about language learning, studying abroad, working holidays, internships, and finding employment overseas. We hold these irreplaceable events about three times a month at public facilities in Osaka city, expanding your circle of Japanese and foreign friends and meeting great people.
I highly recommend this organization if you are looking for some social exchange and networking.
Name: Alva Ellman. (20)
Place of birth: Sweden
Occupation: Office Worker
Thoughts: I accidentally stumbled over this website and started with email conversations with this wonderful organization. When we finally had the chance to meet up we met the most amazing and friendly people. We had such a great time and we felt truly welcomed and got the best care. We tried a famous Japanese dish for the first time and also a homemade Japanese stew
I highly recommend this organization if you are looking for some social exchange and networking. It was a great way to learn about Japan and its people and also to find some new friendships We are forever grateful for the opportunity and hopefully more people will join and share their experiences and stories.
A special thanks to Hayashi for making our experience the absolute best
A Ukrainian Girl says…
Girl's Voice
I was glad to meet so many nice girls my age.
Name: Tatiana. (26)
Birthplace: Ukraine
Occupation:Student
Thoughts: This was my first time attending the girls meet up. At first, I was a bit shy and even intimidated to talk to other total strangers but after a while I was glad to meet so many nice girls my age. It was a great opportunity to meet Japanese friends. Thanks to this International event, I was able to have a happy and wonderful time getting to know Japanese girls. I even exchanged my instagram, LINE. I may be able to meet them again.
A German Girl says…
Girl's Voice
I was really glad to be a part in this event with a welcoming atmosphere and that I was able to meet people who are also interested in making friends with people who like living abroad or traveling.
Name: Leonie (24)
Birthplace: Germany
Occupation: Overseas Student
Thoughts: I joined the international girls meet up event from inexs at November 3rd 2020. As a foreign woman living in Japan it was my intention to get in touch with Japanese and maybe to make friends there. So I met a lot of Japanese women from the age 16 to 26 at the event and after starting cooking together we began to chat with each other about culture, language, hobbies and other interests. Besides some points on the program which were hold in Japanese I was really glad to be a part in this event with a welcoming atmosphere and that I was able to meet people who are also interested in making friends with people who like living abroad or traveling. The fact that there were mostly Japanese shouldn't stop foreign people from joining the event because most of they are able to speak English. Also it's always an opportunity for an culture exchange to meet people who are actually grown up in the country you are living in currently. It's a possibility to increase your knowledge of different cultures and their mindset. So I definitely recommend these events to people who want to meet people who have the same interest in different countries, cultures and languages.
A Canadian Girl says…
Girl's Voice
It made me feel very happy to make new friends and use my Japanese even more in my daily life.
Name: TAYLOR (18)
Birthplace: Canada
Occupation: Overseas Student
Thoughts: I recently participated in a Potluck hosted by Inexs. It was a really great opportunity to meet lots of Japanese people and other exchange students. Living in Japan and attending a language school it is very hard to meet Japanese people. I was very happy and excited to finally have an opportunity to use my Japanese in fun conversations and make friends. It made me feel very happy to make new friends and use my Japanese even more in my daily life. I was able to talk about my life in Japan and ask for advice, we well as make plans together. It was my first experience for an event like this and I hope I can attend more in the future.
Thoughts from a Korean female exchange student...
Girl's Voice
I made some great friends with a Japanese girl.
name :2 Lee Ga-eun (21)
Birthplace: Busan, South Korea
Occupation: Human Academy Japanese Language School Osaka Branch (International Student)
Impressions: I am a foreign student from Busan, Korea. I usually commute between my home and the Japanese language school in Osaka every day, and I also work part-time. Many foreign students from various nationalities come to study Japanese at the school. I plan to return to my home country in December 2023, but I participated in this program because I wanted to interact with Japanese girls in my hometown. I have always admired Japan and loved it, so I was really happy to finally be able to make Japanese girl friends. It was a really fun exchange event, and I hope to continue to keep in touch with the Japanese girls on social media even after I return to Korea.
Thank you for your kind comment. It's really great that you were able to make some fun memories before you return home. For international students who can only stay for a limited time, meeting foreigners in Osaka and interacting with them in real life is irreplaceable. I hope you will learn more about Japan, which you love, through Japanese girls. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your participation in our organization's international exchange activities. Thank you very much.
Comments from Thai girls...
Girl's Voice
All the participants were kind and told us interesting stories in Japanese.
Name: Spinida-chan (26)
Occupation: Working adult
Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Impressions: I participated in the women's social event held on Sunday, July 2022, 7 for the first time. I've only been in Japan for four months, and this is my first time living in Osaka, so I don't have many friends yet. Since I'll be in Japan for many years, I wanted to participate in social events and make more friends, but there weren't many social events that working adults could participate in. So there was an event being held by the NPO International Friendship Club! It seems that they hold many events that anyone can participate in regardless of gender or age, so I participated in their girls' gathering on July 7st. This time, there were many Japanese students, and of course I was worried at first about the age barrier, but all the participants were kind and told me interesting stories in Japanese. Some of them were interested in my country, so I was very happy. After introducing ourselves, we all talked about our experiences in Japan, international romance, and other interesting stories. I learned a lot about the way Japanese people think, and even some Japanese words I had never heard before. I made a lot of friends. It was a valuable day and I'm glad I participated in this event.
Welcome this time! Thank you very much for participating in our event. Yes. It's true that most of the participants are serious, sincere, kind-hearted and ambitious. We strive to create a friendly and fun atmosphere where even first-time participants are welcomed. We will continue to develop meaningful international exchange activities where everyone can have a good time together and make friends with wonderful people, so we hope you will continue to support us.
Thoughts from a Chinese girl...
Girl's Voice
All the participants were kind and told us interesting stories in Japanese.
Name: Denden-chan (22)
Occupation: International student
Birthplace: Hebei, China
Impressions: I am a 22-year-old Chinese former worker who is now preparing for university entrance exams again, aiming to major in psychology. I was really happy to participate in this girls' gathering. I usually go to a vocational school and don't have many opportunities to talk to Japanese people, so I applied because I wanted to make friends. I'm a pretty talkative person, and by talking to other people, I was able to understand other ways of thinking and lifestyles. The girls thought up various topics and talked about them together. It was fun to talk about past experiences. It was a place where we could have fun talking even though we were from different countries and cultures.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are also very happy that you have become a repeat customer of our organization and come to visit us frequently when the timing is right. We believe that schoolwork is important, so please prioritize your studies first. In addition, our international exchange activities allow you to make wonderful experiences and friends that will become treasures in life that you cannot learn at school or at a desk.
Girl's Voice
We were also issued a certificate of volunteer activity.
Name: A-chan (16)
Occupation: High school girl
Birthplace: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Impressions: I first learned about this organization through a portal site for volunteer staff information called "Activo," and after my first contact with them, I participated for the first time and made my debut at an event. The main reasons why I decided to participate are as follows:
1. Participation is free for high school students and younger.
2. There were a lot of girls my age and the atmosphere was natural and easy to get along with.
3. There seemed to be a lot of common topics to talk about, such as studying abroad, working holidays, and language exchanges.
4. You can make real foreign friends in Osaka.
5. I felt safe participating because the event was being organized by a public organization approved by the city of Osaka.
6. You will also receive a "Volunteer Activity Certificate" issued by the organization.
It was just as fun as I had imagined it would be before I went, and I made some great friends (foreign friends), so I'm really glad I went. I recommend it to everyone, and I would definitely like to participate again next time if the timing is right.
Thank you very much for participating for the first time. Was there a big gap between what you expected and what it was like when you actually participated? I hope you all have fun and have a happy time together.
Girl's Voice
It was an international exchange event where I was able to improve my skills and grow as a person.
Name: Nagomi-chan (18)
Occupation: High school girl
Birthplace: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Thoughts: I'm a rather shy, modest, timid, and reserved girl who likes culture, but my dream for the future is to work for an airline and become a flight attendant, and English is my favorite subject. I wanted to make friends with people from different countries and had foreign friends, but I didn't have many opportunities to do so, so I decided to take the plunge and try participating in this international exchange event. At first I was a little worried and anxious, but the session started with one-on-one free talk, and the atmosphere quickly became relaxed and I was able to open up naturally, and before I knew it I was having fun. I also found friends who were willing to work hard to improve their English conversation skills and exchanged LINE and Instagram accounts with me. I'm now more motivated to work hard toward my dreams and goals and take qualification exams such as TOEIC, TOEFL, and EIKEN.
Make friends with people from various countries and broaden your world and horizons. I support your infinite possibilities. I look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you.
Girl's Voice
Even though I'm quite shy and don't know many people, I was able to open up to them naturally.
Name: Hikaru-chan (15)
Occupation: Junior high school student
Birthplace: Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture
Impressions: I also became interested in volunteer staff through the website Activo, and while searching for various "international exchange" organizations, I became interested in this organization. There are many organizations that go to developing countries to do manual labor or volunteer work, but when I asked my mother, "I think I can do this organization," she told me, "Just go once. You'll understand when you do." So I decided to give it a try, and after getting my parents' permission, I invited a friend and we went together. There are not many international exchange organizations that accept junior high school students, so I really enjoyed participating in this organization's international event, and I'm really glad that I was able to make great friends. Thank you so much for the fun times and for meeting new friends. I would like to participate again.
When young people talk about their dreams for the future, they seem to shine brightly. Keep working hard towards your dreams that shine brightly. Walt Disney famously said, "if you can dream it, you can do it." If you can dream it, you can do it.
Girl's Voice
Although it was my first time participating, I had a fun event debut.
Name: Riko-chan (17)
Occupation: High school girl
Birthplace: Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Impressions: This was my first time participating, so I was really nervous. I'm not the type to proactively start a conversation, and I'm rather shy, so at first I was really worried and anxious about whether I would be able to fit in with the atmosphere, but as we all cooked together and worked together, we were able to talk naturally and get along well. In the end, I had some really delicious food and made some great friends, and that was my debut event.
Thank you very much for this event debut. As the organizers, we are very happy that you were able to make wonderful memories at your first international exchange event. Please come and join us again in the future if your schedule allows. We look forward to welcoming you.
Girl's Voice
I decided to join because I wanted to make some foreign friends in Osaka.
Name: Yumi-chan (15)
Occupation: Female junior high school student
Birthplace: Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture
Impressions: I hadn't participated in many international exchange events in the past. I had always wanted to interact with foreigners and make friends with people from all over the world, but then my mom happened to find this NPO International Friendship Club on the internet, an organization for junior and senior high school students to have fun, have fun, and have fun safely and securely. She recommended it to me and I participated for the first time. At first, I was full of expectations and anxiety about what it would be like and whether it would suit me, but there was an atmosphere that made it easy to get along even when meeting for the first time (an atmosphere of welcome), and I exchanged LINE and Instagram with the Chinese and Taiwanese people who participated this time, and I made my first really wonderful foreign friends. It broadened my world and my horizons, and it was a very meaningful experience.
I'm really glad I was able to make new foreign friends. We strive to create a comfortable, friendly atmosphere that is welcoming and kind to both foreigners and Japanese people, and since there are many people of the same age (junior high and high school girls), I think it was a relatively relaxed, natural, and fun international exchange.
